gushishitira

How to say it

Meaning

to pat a child gently, as in soothing or comforting them.

Good to know

tender, caregiving verb.

Examples

• Umuvyeyi arashishitira umwana kugira ngo aryame.The mother pats the child so he'll fall asleep.
• Ntabwo yigeze amushishitira uko bikwiye.She never patted him the way she should have.
• Ese ushishitira umwana ute igihe arira?How do you pat a child when he's crying?
• Azomushishitira kugeza aruhutse.She will pat him until he settles down.